Get going, go get go git going

I’m in the process of installing a new “git” server. It’s written in the “go” language. I was about to get out of bed to work on it, so…

The way to get something done is to not do everything else.

See the title.

Friends

Aristotle identified three types of friendship - friendships of association, utility and virtue. Who were you “best friends” with in early school years? Do you keep up with your old co-workers? Who has hurt you deeply, yet you still wish them the best?

It's Manjaro !!!

Black Lives Matter … the 1852 version.

So, I’ve been listening to the book Uncle Tom’s Cabin on Audible. How long until it gets canceled for use of the “N” word? Looks like Paypal might try to charge me $2500 for reading something they don’t approve of https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2022/10/the-2500-fine-read-it-and-weep.html. I’ve canceled Paypal. But that said, read it (while you can?). If you can get past contemporary hangups about the “wrong” words being used you will find one of the most powerful statements in all of human history that “Black Lives Matter”.

"We" are "pleased" to..

Email from [company I have investment with]:

  We are pleased to let you know that there is a new document for you to review

Translation,

Can I get the job done by doing nothing?

Over the years you pick up useful ideas from people. One of the most useful “project management” ideas I’ve ever encountered is Can I get the job done by doing nothing? Use the code you already have. Use existing slide decks. Time is scarce. Don’t waste it creating something new when something you already have will do the job. Don’t spend hours getting a slide deck to %100 perfection when what you really need to do is talk over some ideas and the existing material is sufficient to spark conversation.

Marcus Aurelius was right

I’ve been reading Marcus Aurelius’ Meditations. I’m trying to have a positive effect on the things and people I can actually change (myself and my own reactions in this moment). Below are some quotes along those lines from Longfellow, Bob Dylan, the Apostle Paul and Reinhold Neibuhr, some of classics of “Don’t worry, be happy”. Now if I can just internalize some of this…

Spring Creeping Up The Mountain

This is the view from White Rocks 13 miles north of Harpers Ferry. In the fall you can see the colors (leaves changing) creeping down the mountain because it’s colder as you go up. Here you can see spring creeping up the mountain.

Shared Experiences

Shared experiences bring us together.

This is some (possibly obvious) introspection involving the Appalachian Trail, the moon landing and the Beatles.